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Desmul Family History

Desmul Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Demel, Devaul, Demus, Deimel, Depaul, Deml, Bestul, Dessel, Saul

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Where is the Desmul family from?

You can see how Desmul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmul family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Desmul families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Desmul's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Desmul families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desmul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desmul. 100% of Desmul men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Desmul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmul census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Desmul. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Desmul. For the veterans among your Desmul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmul lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Desmul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Desmul in 1973 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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